System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• WordPress: 5.0+
• PHP: 7.4+
• MySQL: 5.7+ / MariaDB 10.3+
• Memory: 256MB PHP memory limit
• Disk Space: 2GB free
• Web Server: Apache 2.4+ / Nginx 1.18+
• SSL Certificate: Required for payments

Recommended Requirements

• WordPress: 6.3+
• PHP: 8.1+
• MySQL: 8.0+ / MariaDB 10.6+
• Memory: 512MB PHP memory limit
• Disk Space: 10GB free
• Cache: Redis 6.0+ or Memcached 1.6+
• CDN: CloudFlare or similar

Optimal Performance Setup

• Server: Dedicated VPS or better
• CPU: 4+ cores
• RAM: 8GB+
• SSD Storage: NVMe preferred
• PHP-FPM: With OpCache enabled
• HTTP/2: Enabled
• Compression: Gzip/Brotli

Browser Compatibility

Desktop Browsers

• Chrome: 90+ ✅
• Firefox: 88+ ✅
• Safari: 14+ ✅
• Edge: 90+ ✅
• Opera: 76+ ✅

Mobile Browsers

• iOS Safari: 14+ ✅
• Chrome Mobile: 90+ ✅
• Samsung Internet: 14+ ✅
• Firefox Mobile: 88+ ✅

Progressive Web App Support

• Install Prompts: Chrome, Edge, Samsung
• Push Notifications: All except iOS Safari
• Background Sync: Chrome, Edge
• Offline Mode: All modern browsers

Audio Specifications

Supported Input Formats

• MP3: 128-320 kbps
• WAV: 16/24-bit, up to 96kHz
• FLAC: Lossless compression
• OGG: Vorbis codec
• AAC: M4A container
• AIFF: Uncompressed
• ALAC: Apple Lossless

Audio Processing Capabilities

• Sample Rate Conversion: Automatic
• Bit Depth: 16/24/32-bit
• Normalization: LUFS standards
• Compression: Optional limiting
• Format Conversion: Server-side
• Waveform Generation: Real-time
• Gapless Playback: Buffer preloading

Streaming Specifications

• Adaptive Bitrate: 96-320 kbps
• Buffer Size: 64KB default
• Preload: Metadata + 10 seconds
• Codec: Web Audio API
• Latency: <100ms typical

Image Specifications

Supported Image Formats

• JPEG: Baseline & Progressive
• PNG: 8/24-bit with alpha
• WebP: Lossy & Lossless
• GIF: Static & Animated
• SVG: Vector graphics
• HEIC: iOS photos
• RAW: CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG

Image Processing

• Max Upload Size: 50MB per file
• Max Resolution: 30,000 x 30,000px
• Auto-Resize: Multiple breakpoints
• Compression: 85% quality default
• Thumbnails: 150×150, 300×300, 1024×1024
• WebP Generation: Automatic
• EXIF Preservation: Optional

Gallery Performance

• Lazy Loading: Intersection Observer
• Progressive Loading: Blur-up technique
• Infinite Scroll: 20 items per load
• Image CDN: Automatic optimization
• Cache Duration: 30 days browser

Database Schema

Custom Tables (25 total)

wp_aeionica_tracks
wp_aeionica_albums
wp_aeionica_playlists
wp_aeionica_playlist_tracks
wp_aeionica_licenses
wp_aeionica_license_usage
wp_aeionica_analytics_events
wp_aeionica_user_plays
wp_aeionica_images
wp_aeionica_collections
wp_aeionica_collection_items
wp_aeionica_exhibitions
wp_aeionica_exhibition_rooms
wp_aeionica_comments
wp_aeionica_comment_meta
wp_aeionica_comment_ratings
wp_aeionica_comment_spam_log
wp_aeionica_security_logs
wp_aeionica_performance_metrics
wp_aeionica_cache_data
wp_aeionica_migrations
wp_aeionica_settings
wp_aeionica_user_preferences
wp_aeionica_notifications
wp_aeionica_queue_jobs

Database Optimization

• Indexes: 100+ optimized indexes
• Foreign Keys: Referential integrity
• Partitioning: Time-based for analytics
• Archive Strategy: 90-day rotation
• Cleanup Jobs: Daily maintenance

API Specifications

REST API Endpoints (50+)

GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/tracks
POST   /wp-json/aeionica/v1/tracks
GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/tracks/{id}
PUT    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/tracks/{id}
DELETE /wp-json/aeionica/v1/tracks/{id}

GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/images
POST   /wp-json/aeionica/v1/images
GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/galleries
GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/playlists
GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/licenses
POST   /wp-json/aeionica/v1/analytics
GET    /wp-json/aeionica/v1/comments

GraphQL Schema

type Track {
  id: ID!
  title: String!
  artist: Artist!
  album: Album
  duration: Int!
  metadata: TrackMetadata!
  licenses: [License!]!
}

type Query {
  track(id: ID!): Track
  tracks(filter: TrackFilter): [Track!]!
  searchTracks(query: String!): [Track!]!
}

type Mutation {
  createTrack(input: TrackInput!): Track!
  updateTrack(id: ID!, input: TrackInput!): Track!
}

API Authentication

• Methods: API Keys, JWT, OAuth 2.0
• Rate Limiting: 1000 req/hour default
• Scopes: read, write, delete, admin
• Webhook Events: 30+ event types

Performance Metrics

Page Load Times

• Homepage: <1.5s
• Gallery Page: <2s
• Audio Player Init: <500ms
• Image Load: <300ms
• API Response: <200ms
• Search Results: <500ms

Scalability

• Concurrent Users: 10,000+
• Products: 1,000,000+
• Daily Uploads: 10,000+
• Storage: Unlimited (CDN)
• Bandwidth: Unlimited (CDN)

Caching Strategy

• Page Cache: 1 hour
• Object Cache: 10 minutes
• API Cache: 5 minutes
• CDN Cache: 30 days
• Browser Cache: 7 days

Security Specifications

Encryption

• Data at Rest: AES-256
• Data in Transit: TLS 1.3
• Password Hashing: Argon2id
• API Tokens: SHA-256
• File Encryption: Optional

Security Features

• 2FA Methods: TOTP, SMS, Email
• Session Security: Secure cookies
• CSRF Protection: Token validation
• XSS Prevention: Content Security Policy
• SQL Injection: Prepared statements
• Rate Limiting: Per IP and user
• WAF Rules: OWASP Top 10

Compliance

• GDPR: Full compliance tools
• CCPA: California privacy ready
• PCI DSS: Level 1 compliant
• WCAG 2.1: AA accessibility
• SOC 2: Type II ready

Integration Specifications

WordPress Compatibility

• Multisite: Full support
• Gutenberg: 15+ custom blocks
• Classic Editor: Full support
• REST API: Extended
• WP-CLI: 20+ commands

Third-Party Integrations

• WooCommerce: Deep integration
• Elementor: Custom widgets
• Yoast SEO: Schema markup
• WPML: Multi-language
• BuddyPress: Social features
• bbPress: Forum integration

Payment Gateways

• Stripe: Full integration
• PayPal: Express & Standard
• Square: Online payments
• Authorize.net: Legacy support
• Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum

External Services

• CDN: CloudFlare, Fastly, BunnyCDN
• Storage: S3, Google Cloud, Azure
• Email: SendGrid, Mailgun, SES
• SMS: Twilio, Nexmo
• Analytics: GA4, Matomo
• Search: Algolia, ElasticSearch

Mobile Specifications

PWA Capabilities

• Manifest: Customizable
• Service Worker: Advanced caching
• Install Experience: Custom prompt
• Offline Mode: Full functionality
• Background Sync: Queue management
• Push Notifications: FCM integration

Mobile Performance

• First Paint: <1s on 4G
• Interactive: <3s on 4G
• Lighthouse Score: 95+
• Bundle Size: <500KB initial

Infrastructure

Hosting Requirements

• Shared Hosting: Basic features only
• VPS: Full features
• Dedicated: Optimal performance
• Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
• Managed WordPress: Compatible

CDN Configuration

• Static Assets: Automatic
• Media Files: Configurable
• Geographic: Global POPs
• Bandwidth: Unlimited options

Backup & Recovery

• Backup Frequency: Configurable
• Backup Storage: Local/Remote
• Recovery Time: <1 hour
• Version History: 30 days

Development

Technology Stack

• Backend: PHP 8.1, WordPress 6.3
• Frontend: React 18, TypeScript 4.9
• Database: MySQL 8.0
• Cache: Redis 7.0
• Build: Webpack 5, Babel 7
• Testing: PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress

Code Standards

• PHP: PSR-12, WordPress Coding Standards
• JavaScript: ESLint, Prettier
• CSS: BEM methodology
• Documentation: PHPDoc, JSDoc

Version Control

• Git Flow: Feature branches
• Semantic Versioning: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
• Changelog: Keep a Changelog format
• Releases: GitHub Releases

Monitoring

Performance Monitoring

• Metrics: Core Web Vitals
• APM: New Relic compatible
• Logging: PSR-3 compliant
• Alerts: Email, SMS, Slack

Error Tracking

• JavaScript: Sentry compatible
• PHP: Error logging
• API: Response codes
• User Reports: Built-in

Support

Documentation

• User Manual: 200+ pages
• API Docs: OpenAPI 3.0
• Video Tutorials: 50+ videos
• Knowledge Base: 500+ articles

Support Channels

• Email: 24-48 hour response
• Live Chat: Business hours
• Forum: Community support
• Priority: Pro/Enterprise

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Technical questions? Contact our development team at tech@aeionica.com